SB 0458
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; acceptance of certain contributions by judge or justice; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 30a.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits judges and justices of the Supreme Court from accepting campaign contributions. It restricts contributions to committees associated with judges or justices if those judges or justices are involved in legal cases, or if the committee is primarily funded by a limited liability company connected to a legal case. The bill also outlines penalties for individuals and committees that violate these restrictions, including fines and potential imprisonment.
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Primary sponsor
Edward W. McBroom
Cosponsors
Ruth A. Johnson
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